The new Birth and Death Registration Bill aims to improve record accuracy and prevent fraud, but has sparked debate over privacy, centralised databases and access for citizens without proper documentation. What is the Registration of Births and Deaths Bill 2026? The proposed changes focus mainly on delayed registrations, where authorities want stronger verification before adding records to official databases. Critics argue that linking birth and death records with multiple systems requires strong safeguards to protect personal information. In many parts of India, delayed birth registration remains common because of limited awareness, migration, poor access to government offices or administrative delays.